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Visit Strasbourg and its Christmas market

During the festive season, immerse yourself in the magic of Strasbourg, the Christmas Capital, and discover its famous Christmas market.

Once upon a Christmas in Strasbourg...

With its Christmas market, its sublime illuminations and sparkling shop windows, its huge, magnificently decorated Christmas tree and its local specialities, Strasbourg has always been the capital of Christmas. Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, enjoy an unforgettable Christmas in Strasbourg, with more than one trick up its sleeve!

All our Christmas offers in Strasbourg

    Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas in Strasbourg

    With Christmas just around the corner, Strasbourg is decked out in a magical atmosphere, and the whole city of Alsace is decked out for the festive season. As soon as night falls, every street and square sparkles with a thousand lights. Everywhere, you can admire the shop windows and boutiques lavishly illuminated for the occasion.

    The big fir tree, over thirty metres high, stands proudly in Place Kléber and lights up the town with its cheerful garlands.

    The rue des Orfèvres unveils its magnificent Christmas decorations, with coloured baubles, chandeliers, immaculate snowflakes and ornaments.

    For a magical experience, take a stroll along the star trail, where almost 400 luminous stars hang from the Pont Corbeau to the Pont Saint-Guillaume.

    Planning your stay in Strasbourg

      Strasbourg's Christmas market, a veritable institution

      One of the most beautiful Christmas markets in France

      With over 300 chalets, Strasbourg's Christmas market is one of the oldest and largest in France, and even in Europe! In reality, it's a question of "the" Christmas markets: there are ten or so of them spread around the city, like little villages. Lose yourself in the many alleys and let the magic of the markets enchant you!

      Wander through Place de Cathédrale, Place du Château, Marché-aux-Poissons, Temple Neuf, Thomas and Kléber, and discover Rue Gutenberg and Rue des Hallebardes. Look up and admire the decorations and other illuminations!

      Don't miss the oldest and most typical of the markets: the Christkindelsmärik, or "market of the Christ child", on Place Broglie. It's a veritable institution, held since 1570!

      The OFF market

      The Christmas market is brimming withunusual objects and gifts, reflecting the expertise of local craftspeople. And for an eco-responsible Christmas in Strasbourg, pop along to the OFF market, where you'll find sustainable, recycled and ethical products. It's a great place to make sense of your end-of-year shopping.

      A gourmet break

      As you stroll between the wooden chalets, let yourself be carried away by the aromas of Christmas: gingerbread, "bredele", "mannele", brioche and other sweet regional delicacies. Take a well-deserved break and warm up with a glass of spiced mulled wine for the grown-ups, or hot chocolate for the kids!

      Other surprises await you in Strasbourg this Christmas

      A visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral

      Strasbourg's Notre-Dame cathedral is one of the most impressive and most visited cathedrals in France. Recognisable by its unique pink sandstone façade, it is an absolute masterpiece of Gothic art. A visit to the church is a must during your stay in Strasbourg. And for a breathtaking spectacle, venture up to its platform. From the top, you can admire Strasbourg and its various historic districts. If the weather is clear, you can even see the Vosges mountains. Simply magical!

      At the heart of UNESCO's World Heritage site

      Your strolls through the illuminated streets will certainly take you there... Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grande Île and the imperial district of the Neustadt reveal all the architectural wealth of Strasbourg. On one side, medieval streets lined with half-timbered houses; on the other, grand avenues and majestic buildings inherited from the Germanic past. Two atmospheres, one wonder, enhanced by the magic of Christmas.

      Activities in Strasbourg

        An unusual cruise

        For a different way to explore the city, leave the land behind and take a cruise on a tour boat. It's a unique way to see Strasbourg, Petite France and its Christmas markets in a whole new light.

        A walk in Strasbourg's Parc de l'Orangerie

        If you want to add a bit of nature to your stay, head for the city's oldest park at the Parc de l'Orangerie in Strasbourg. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, wander through its paths and enjoy its attractions with the kids (mini-farm, zoo, bowling alley).

        All the answers to your questions about Strasbourg's Christmas market!

        You can book a room in one of the town's many hotels or gîtes. You can spend the night in a 4-star hotel, for example, or in a historic building dating from the 18th century. There are also plenty of places to stay for a romantic getaway with your partner, the kids or a group. Whatever your choice (hotel, gîte or bed and breakfast), book your accommodation as soon as possible if you want to discover Strasbourg's Christmas markets: the city attracts many visitors who want to spend a weekend in Alsace at this time of year!

        The Christmas market is held in the centre of Strasbourg at various locations on the Grand-Île. The market can be visited on foot: it takes around 5 minutes from the Place Broglie (where the famous Christkindelsmärik is held) to the Place Kléber (where the large illuminated Christmas tree is located). Access is free. For a more unusual experience, you can also visit the Strasbourg and Alsace Christmas markets on board a bateau-mouche, sailing along the Ill and Rhine rivers.

        This year, the Strasbourg Christmas Market will run from 26 November to 24 December 2025. The opening times are as follows: the chalets, set up in 8 of the city's most emblematic squares, will be open from 11.30am to 9pm every day (closing at 6pm on the 24th).

        - Christkindelsmärik: Place Broglie
        - Carré d'Or market: Place du Temple Neuf
        - Authentic Christmas market: Petite France (Place Benjamin Zix & Place Saint Thomas)
        - Traditional Christmas Market: Place de la Cathédrale and Place du Château
        - Traditional Christmas Market: Place Kléber
        - Gourmet Christmas Market: Terrasse Rohan & place du Marché-aux-Poissons
        - Local Christmas Market: Square Louise Weiss
        - OFF Market: Place Grimmeissen

        Strasbourg is home to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in Europe. In the Middle Ages, people began holding a market in honour of the feast of St Nicholas on 6 December. It later became known as the Christkindelsmärik (Christ Child Market). The tradition was born.

        Choose public transport or cycle. The city centre can be reached from the station in just 15 minutes on foot, or by tram. The most central tram station is Homme de Fer (which is the only tram stop in the city centre during Christmas market opening hours). On-street parking is banned throughout the Grande Île from 27 November. Priority should be given to the 11 park-and-ride facilities (P+R Rotonde, P+R Parc des Romains, P+R Baggersee, P+R Ducs d'Alsace, P+R Elsau, P+R Hoenheim Gare, P+R Krimmeri Stade de la Meinau, P+R Rives de l'Aar, P+R Robertsau Boecklin, P+R Poteries, P+R Espace Européen de l'Entreprise).

        Strasbourg may be the biggest Christmas market in Alsace and the oldest in France, but there are other Christmas markets in the Grand Est region that may be of interest to you! Nearby Colmar and Mulhouse have markets for all the family. Recapture your childlike spirit and discover the legend of Saint Nicholas at the Christmas markets in Metz and Nancy. In Reims, stroll through the Christmas market (the 3rd largest in France!) and admire the illuminations with a glass of champagne in hand*! Make up your own mind about the best Christmas markets in the Grand Est!

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        During the festive season, it's difficult to get around the city centre by car. So it's highly advisable to park your car in one of the city's car parks. See all the charging points in Strasbourg for recharging your vehicle.
        We recommend that you park in one of the following car parks, which have charging points: Parking Gutenberg (4-minute walk to Place Kléber), Parking Austerlitz (9 minutes), Parking Saint-Nicolas (12 minutes by tram).

        *Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health and should be consumed in moderation.

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